RFE/RL in the media
#In op-ed for Moscow Times, David Kramer says U.S. acted hastily in spy swap
Afghanistan
#From Reuters, Americans face Afghan enemy too young to kill
#Karzai to call for removal of 50 ex-Taliban members from U.N. blacklist according to Washington Post
#Petraeus facing resistance from Karzai, Washington Post
#Top British General calls for re-examination of rules of engagement says The Telegraph
#Washington Times reports Obama is at odds with Petraeus on Islam doctrine
Albania
#Albanian PM rejects Balkan border changes says Balkan Insight
Balkans
#France, according to EU Observer, wishes all Balkans to join EU, except Turkey
#In Gulf Times, VP for Programs at East-West Mgmt. Institute calls for rule of law
#Data on Balkan Wars found in home of suspect, NYT
Iran
#AP reports Iran will review woman’s stoning verdict
#1000 clerics to hamper Western influence, NYT reports
#Netanyahu expressed support for Obama’s efforts in Iran says The Hill
Iraq
#Baghdad seeks arrest of 39 Iranian exiles, AP reports
Pakistan
#NYT reports on difficulties of training Pakistani troops
#Death toll in bombing exceeds 100, says Washington Post
Russia
#Drought affects more than half of grains in stricken areas, Business Week reports
#Haley Balzer on Russia wasting money, NYT opinion
International Media
#The National’s Tony Karon writes on U.S.’s Middle East policy